Senior Principal Security Engineer II

Company: Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathe
Location: Nashua
Posted on: May 13, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionOur Charter: Deter. Impede. Detect. Respond.Our Mission: Safeguard the United States' most critical technologies from exploitation to maintain our battlefield pre-eminence.Our Need: Creative and innovative engineers with prior systems, hardware, or software engineering experience who can outthink world-class reverse engineers.In a modern approach to "Spy vs Spy," BAE Systems employs state-of-the-art technology, advanced mathematics, and physics in novel ways to protect our systems and provide our customers with enduring capabilities.Our engineers design solutions that balance product capability and defense-in-depth security, applying lessons learned to our model-based design approach and advancing security state-of-the-art. They identify attack vectors by playing the part of adversary and propose countermeasures that offer maximum protection at optimal value throughout the system's lifecycle.We seek creative, innovative problem solvers capable of analyzing, assessing, anticipating, defending, and reacting to current and future attacks. Candidates should be able to work in a team environment designing and implementing protection schemes with rapidly evolving technologies across various applications.BAE Systems offers salary and benefits including 401(k) matching, employee discounts, and flexible work schedules such as alternating Fridays off.Responsibilities

• Design security architectures based on adversary threat analysis and countermeasures
• Implement and test security countermeasures per U.S. Government guidance
• Work with Security State of the Art (S-SOTA) technologies
• Provide sophisticated, defense-in-depth security solutions to customersThis role requires full-time on-site work at a BAE Systems facility due to the need for in-person collaboration and the nature of the work.Minimum RequirementsThis role involves understanding systems engineering techniques and processes. A Bachelor's Degree plus 10+ years of experience are required.
  • Writing system requirements
  • Defining system architectures
  • Integrating hardware and software
  • Validating and verifying solutionsPreferred Skills and ExperienceExperience in hardware, software, and systems engineering countermeasures is highly valued, including:
    • Cryptographic algorithms
    • Configuring security features of COTS S-SOTA components
    • Firmware development for COTS components like Xilinx or Microsemi FPGAs
    • Secure coding, OS security, virtualization
    • Implementing security protocols
    • Model-Based Systems Engineering (Cameo, MagicDraw)Additional InformationSalary Range: $146,670 - $249,330, determined by various factors including skills, education, and experience.Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, health savings accounts, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid leave, and recognition programs.About BAE Systems Electronic SystemsBAE Systems, Inc. is a leading defense, aerospace, and security company dedicated to protecting lives and national security worldwide, offering innovative solutions across various domains and continuously advancing technology to make a significant impact globally.
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